Small Business Sunday: A Bellevue salon's COVID-19 makeover puts customer safety first
A Bellevue hair salon has undergone a major makeover during the coronavirus closure - making changes it hopes will keep customers safe and healthy.
A Bellevue hair salon has undergone a major makeover during the coronavirus closure - making changes it hopes will keep customers safe and healthy.
City of Arlington, with the help of businesses, put together supply chain list for PPE ahead of next phase of reopening
ARLINGTON, Wash. -- Before Governor Inslee's announcement on Friday that more flexibility would be given to counties to hop to the next phase, leaders in Snohomish County already expressing their desire to do so.The Snohomish County Health District and the County Council unanimously voted to support a transition to phase 2 as soon as possible.Prior to Friday, the health department said counties like Snohomish had not met the threshold set by the state to move on to phase 2.
ARLINGTON, Wash. -- Before Governor Inslee's announcement on Friday that more flexibility would be given to counties to hop to the next phase, leaders in Snohomish County already expressing their desire to do so.The Snohomish County Health District and the County Council unanimously voted to support a transition to phase 2 as soon as possible.Prior to Friday, the health department said counties like Snohomish had not met the threshold set by the state to move on to phase 2.
Washington's stay-home order expires Sunday as counties get more flexibility to reopen
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday announced he would not extend the state’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order beyond Sunday and would allow counties more flexibility to apply to advance through the current four-phase reopening plan using updated benchmarks that some larger counties had been seeking.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday announced he would not extend the state’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order beyond Sunday and would allow counties more flexibility to apply to advance through the current four-phase reopening plan using updated benchmarks that some larger counties had been seeking.
Pierce County may reach Phase 2 by next week
Pierce County leaders plan to ask state officials to move their communities into Phase 2 as early as Monday.
Pierce County leaders plan to ask state officials to move their communities into Phase 2 as early as Monday.
US cuts WHO ties over virus, takes action against Hong Kong
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak in China and will begin the process of withdrawing special trade benefits for Hong Kong because of the Chinese government's imposition of a new security law in the semi-autonomous city.The two measures, combined with the cancellation of visas for some Chinese citizens, come as a rift between the two countries widens.Trump, who has complained for weeks about the World Trade Organization as the virus death toll surged in the United States, said the global health body failed to adequately respond to the outbreak because China has “total control” over the global organization.“We have detailed the reforms that it must make and engaged with them directly, but they have refused to act," the president said from the White House. “Because they have failed to make the requested and greatly needed reforms, we will be today terminating the relationship.”The U.S. is the largest source of financial support for the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak in China and will begin the process of withdrawing special trade benefits for Hong Kong because of the Chinese government's imposition of a new security law in the semi-autonomous city.The two measures, combined with the cancellation of visas for some Chinese citizens, come as a rift between the two countries widens.Trump, who has complained for weeks about the World Trade Organization as the virus death toll surged in the United States, said the global health body failed to adequately respond to the outbreak because China has “total control” over the global organization.“We have detailed the reforms that it must make and engaged with them directly, but they have refused to act," the president said from the White House. “Because they have failed to make the requested and greatly needed reforms, we will be today terminating the relationship.”The U.S. is the largest source of financial support for the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
Washington mother of twins denied stimulus check because of who she married
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash. -- A Washington mom and her children were denied a coronavirus stimulus check because of who she married.Spouses of undocumented immigrants are realizing they’ve been hit twice as hard by the pandemic, even after going through the immigration process the legal way.Now, this mom is speaking out fighting for change for her family and thousands of others facing the same fate.“I have twins Princeton and Kingston,” said Kahnisha Hernandez.Two beautiful boys just 5 months old, a blessing for this family who struggled with infertility and now ongoing feeding issues.“Anything by mouth he basically gurgles and pools the milk in his throat and he regularly has a feeding tube,” said Kahnisha.One hurdle after the next they had to adjust.“With post-partum and the crisis hitting all at once it was emotionally exhausting,” she said.The pandemic cost them their only income after her husband lost his restaurant job in early March.“We hit a financial wall.
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash. -- A Washington mom and her children were denied a coronavirus stimulus check because of who she married.Spouses of undocumented immigrants are realizing they’ve been hit twice as hard by the pandemic, even after going through the immigration process the legal way.Now, this mom is speaking out fighting for change for her family and thousands of others facing the same fate.“I have twins Princeton and Kingston,” said Kahnisha Hernandez.Two beautiful boys just 5 months old, a blessing for this family who struggled with infertility and now ongoing feeding issues.“Anything by mouth he basically gurgles and pools the milk in his throat and he regularly has a feeding tube,” said Kahnisha.One hurdle after the next they had to adjust.“With post-partum and the crisis hitting all at once it was emotionally exhausting,” she said.The pandemic cost them their only income after her husband lost his restaurant job in early March.“We hit a financial wall.
Half of new Covid-19 cases in Washington are in people under 40
SEATTLE -- Half of the new coronavirus infections in Washington state are in people younger than 40 years old, according to a new analysis reported by The Seattle Times.The analysis used the state’s public health dashboard to track cases between March 1 and May 3.
SEATTLE -- Half of the new coronavirus infections in Washington state are in people younger than 40 years old, according to a new analysis reported by The Seattle Times.The analysis used the state’s public health dashboard to track cases between March 1 and May 3.
As state recovers $300 million in fraudulent claims, many victims still have unanswered questions
The state says they have recovered $300 million given out in fraudulent claims. The Employment Security Department says $50 million of those funds are expected back on Thursday.
The state says they have recovered $300 million given out in fraudulent claims. The Employment Security Department says $50 million of those funds are expected back on Thursday.
Snohomish County leaders push for Phase 2 opening, infection rates fall short of state criteria
EVERETT – Elected leaders in Snohomish County believe they have developed a plan to move into the next phase of reopening their economy.County officials say federal money has helped pay for PPE, testing, quarantine protocols and other requirements listed by Governor Jay Inslee’s phased approach.
EVERETT – Elected leaders in Snohomish County believe they have developed a plan to move into the next phase of reopening their economy.County officials say federal money has helped pay for PPE, testing, quarantine protocols and other requirements listed by Governor Jay Inslee’s phased approach.
Seattle-based nonprofit makes sure kids with special needs don't suffer during pandemic
There’s no doubt, many parents and grandparents are worried about their kids taking a big step backward, as school struggle with remote learning programs.
There’s no doubt, many parents and grandparents are worried about their kids taking a big step backward, as school struggle with remote learning programs.
Free farmers market to give away 6,000 pounds of potatoes, onions in Lake Stevens
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. -- Volunteers are gearing up for a free drive-thru farmers market in Lake Stevens.It's happening Friday, May, 29, and if it's anything like last week, supplies will go fast.They plan to give away 6,000 pounds of potatoes and onions starting at noon.Volunteer and local realtor Jim Scott says the need is growing every day - and he's grateful to work hand-in-hand with the farms giving donations."We just happen to be working with Farmer Frog's in Woodinville, and they have these trucks.
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. -- Volunteers are gearing up for a free drive-thru farmers market in Lake Stevens.It's happening Friday, May, 29, and if it's anything like last week, supplies will go fast.They plan to give away 6,000 pounds of potatoes and onions starting at noon.Volunteer and local realtor Jim Scott says the need is growing every day - and he's grateful to work hand-in-hand with the farms giving donations."We just happen to be working with Farmer Frog's in Woodinville, and they have these trucks.
Judge considering challenge to Inslee emergency virus orders
A judge in central Washington state is considering whether Gov. Jay Inslee's emergency stay-at-home orders issued in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic are constitutional or should be lifted.
A judge in central Washington state is considering whether Gov. Jay Inslee's emergency stay-at-home orders issued in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic are constitutional or should be lifted.
Kitsap County businesses slowly move into Phase 2 of Safe Start plan towards COVID-19 recovery
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - Kitsap County was approved to move forward to Phase 2 of the Safe Start Washington plan on Thursday.
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - Kitsap County was approved to move forward to Phase 2 of the Safe Start Washington plan on Thursday.
Inslee details Washington's long-term care testing plan, protections for farmworkers
Washington Governor Jay Inslee on Thursday gave an update on the state's long term care testing plan and protections for farmworkers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee on Thursday gave an update on the state's long term care testing plan and protections for farmworkers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Customs officials in Seattle seize unapproved COVID medicine
SEATTLE -- Customs officials say they seized a shipment of unauthorized COVID-19 medication at the Port of Seattle.U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Thursday the seizure involved 360 pills of Lianhua Qingwen.
SEATTLE -- Customs officials say they seized a shipment of unauthorized COVID-19 medication at the Port of Seattle.U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Thursday the seizure involved 360 pills of Lianhua Qingwen.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says 'we don’t have to accept' 2nd wave of coronavirus as inevitable
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The nation’s top infectious disease expert sounded optimistic this week regarding the chances of a second wave of coronavirus infections hitting the United States — but only if all the countermeasures needed to address the outbreak remain in place.“We often talk about the possibility of a second wave, or of an outbreak when you’re reopening.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The nation’s top infectious disease expert sounded optimistic this week regarding the chances of a second wave of coronavirus infections hitting the United States — but only if all the countermeasures needed to address the outbreak remain in place.“We often talk about the possibility of a second wave, or of an outbreak when you’re reopening.
Kitsap, Clallam counties move to Phase 2 reopening
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. -- Kitsap and Clallam counties join at 24 other counties in Washington in reopening hair and nail salons, retail shops, restaurants and more under Phase 2 of the governor's plan to reopen the economy.The state has approved variance requests from both counties effective immediatelyThe other counties that received variances for Phase 2 are: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kittitas, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Orielle, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, and Whitman.Under Phase 2, the following businesses can reopen:
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. -- Kitsap and Clallam counties join at 24 other counties in Washington in reopening hair and nail salons, retail shops, restaurants and more under Phase 2 of the governor's plan to reopen the economy.The state has approved variance requests from both counties effective immediatelyThe other counties that received variances for Phase 2 are: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kittitas, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Orielle, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, and Whitman.Under Phase 2, the following businesses can reopen:
State considers contact-tracing app to combat COVID-19
SEATTLE -- Washington state is considering the use of a smartphone app that can notify the close contacts of someone who later tests positive for COVID-19.The push notification would go to users of the app who swapped Bluetooth keys with the infected person, meaning the two phones were in close proximity for a set period of time.
SEATTLE -- Washington state is considering the use of a smartphone app that can notify the close contacts of someone who later tests positive for COVID-19.The push notification would go to users of the app who swapped Bluetooth keys with the infected person, meaning the two phones were in close proximity for a set period of time.